Kashima Jingu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in 2306-1 Kyuchu, Kashima, Ibaraki, and has been attracting attention as a place of mystical energy. It is said to have been built in the first year of the coronation of the first emperor of Japan, Emperor Jimmu. The serenity of the forest when you enter the shrine from the back is overwhelmed. In addition, the legend of the seven wonders of Kashima also is part of this mysterious forest. After you have finished the visit, you definitely should make a stop at the shopping street in the shrine precincts and visit the many souvenir shops lined up along it. There are also many food stands with delicious foods, including standards such as toasted dumplings. Especially popular, even among the locals, is the stand that invented the "Ankoro", a croquette with bean paste filling. There are also plenty of confectionary stores and cafes in the vicinity of Kashima Shrine. Why don't you try one of them to have a short break from visiting the shirne and sightseeing?